5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

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1910 Edinburgh Missionary Conference Aug 19, 2020

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Early in the 20th century, 1,200 Protestants gathered in Scotland to discuss the global need of evangelism and missions. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols probes into five important features of this 10-day conference.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/1910-edinburgh-missionary-conference/

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The Plague of Justinian I Aug 12, 2020

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As he sought to bring back the glory days of the Roman Empire through conquest, lawmaking, and building projects, Justinian I was faced with the first pandemic of recorded history. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols looks into the life of an emperor who survived the bubonic plague.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/the-plague-of-justinian-i/

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Augustine's Teenage Coauthor Aug 05, 2020

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Augustine's beloved son, Adeodatus, died as a teenager. A year earlier, they worked together on a book. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols examines their insightful volume and the relationship Augustine shared with his son.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/augustines-teenage-coauthor/

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Christina Rossetti Jul 29, 2020

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Writing of God's redeeming grace, Christina Rossetti described herself as a "broken bowl" that had been remolded into "a royal cup for Him, my King." On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols examines the works of this Victorian-era poet.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/christina-rossetti/

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Carthage Jul 22, 2020

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Second only to Rome within the empire, the city of Carthage was the site of many significant and foundational events in ancient church history. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols provides an overview of this Mediterranean harbor city and its influence.

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To the People Jul 15, 2020

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The Reformation was characterized by a desire to deliver the truth of God's Word out of the hands of a privileged few and into the minds of everyday people. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Stephen Nichols examines how Martin Luther embodied this principle by using the printing press to publish his writings in German.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/to-the-people/

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James Montgomery Boice Jul 08, 2020

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From the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology to the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy, James Montgomery Boice partnered with R.C. Sproul and others to defend the gospel and build up the church. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes a look at the life and legacy of Dr. Boice.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/james-montgomery-boice/

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Moby Dick Chapter Eight Jul 01, 2020

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Some people are surprised to discover the rich theological reflections that appear in Herman Melville's classic novel Moby Dick. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols examines the vivid description of a pulpit in an early chapter of the book.

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The Pulpit Jun 24, 2020

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Some ministers preach from pulpits, others speak from lecterns, and some stand beside a table. Does it really make any difference? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols observes the significant role of the pulpit from the earliest centuries of the church.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/the-pulpit/

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David Hume the Philosopher Jun 17, 2020

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Can we have certainty in what we know? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols revisits David Hume, the father of philosophical skepticism.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/david-hume-the-philosopher/

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